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Sore throat, no energy.. i am taking clarithromycin & ibuprofen ( doctor prescrebtion) can i add alpha-amylase for my sore throat? (maxilase)

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

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No: Use some over the counter analgesics such as tylenol (acetaminophen) or motrin if you are not allergic to either and you can also use throat spray.

Answered 3/18/2018

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A member asked:

Sore throat, no energy.. i am taking clarithromycin & ibuprofen ( doctor prescrebtion) can i add alpha-amylase for my sore throat? (maxilase)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

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